Green Crab Spider
Tharrhalea evanida
The adult green crab spider lives among leaves, stems, and flowers where its color helps it disappear against vegetation. It is an ambush predator, grabbing visiting insects with the front legs and subduing them with venomous fangs. Unlike many spiders, it does not build a prey-catching web, instead depending on camouflage and sudden lunges. A notable feature is its crab-like sideways movement, which helps it adjust position without breaking cover.
- Type
- Stealth / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE